Case Number: 3496
Edman, Henry A. 54 yrs. fatally assaulted, fists, in front of 826 E. 39 St. by Edw. Shaw who was held by Coroner. 7/3/13 5th Prect. 9-19-13 Joliet - Tuthill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 3, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 3, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Park |
| Location Description | in front of 826 E 39th st |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 826 E 39th st |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Edman, Henry A |
|---|---|
| Age | 54 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Shaw, Edward |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 3-Jul-13 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
|---|---|
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | September 19, 1913 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
